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BG02 NKF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,139 mi
Last recorded101,139 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 NKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 101,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 101,115 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 92,594 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 92,591 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,326 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,204 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,425 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake pads worn low and corrosion to inner face of discs

rear brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,224 miles

o/s/& n/s/r outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 May 2012 62,182 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 59,091 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,551 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 52,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 49,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,673 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 36,673 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,257 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BG02 NKF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG02 NKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG02 NKF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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